Senior Bowl week had a big impact on draft boards, with four participants jumping up the 2019 NFL draft rankings. There's still plenty of time for more change, with the NFL scouting combine (beginning Feb. 26) and pro day workouts on deck.
Eight new players enter my Top 32 rankings, including a third quarterback and a running back. Additionally, one pass-rusher introduces himself to the top five after steadily rising the past two months.
Here are my top 32 prospects for this year's draft, updated from the Jan. 15 edition.
Note: Underclassmen are marked with an asterisk.
1. Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State*
Grade: 95 | Height: 6-foot-4 | Weight: 263 | Previous: 1
An elite talent (with elite bloodlines), Bosa isn't just a gifted pass-rusher; he always knows where the ball is and is active against the run. He projects best as a 4-3 defensive end in the NFL but is scheme-versatile with his length and power. Bosa had six tackles for loss (TFL) and four sacks in three games before suffering an abdominal injury against TCU on Sept. 15, but that isn't the type of injury that will worry NFL scouts. In my Mock Draft 1.0 from December, Bosa went No. 1 overall to the Arizona Cardinals.
2. Quinnen Williams, DT, Alabama*
Grade: 94 | Height: 6-foot-4 | Weight: 295 | Previous: 2
Williams does a great job with his hands and has a nose for putting pressure on the quarterback with a terrific first step. In 15 games, he had 19.5 TFL (tied for 10th in the country) and eight sacks, along with 12 quarterback hurries. He also is stout against the run. I'm really impressed with how he took his game to another level this season, outperforming more highly touted members of that Alabama front seven. He has real strength in advancing the pass rush while engaged.
3. Devin White, ILB, LSU*
Grade: 94 | Height: 6-foot-1 | Weight: 240 | Previous: 3
A converted running back, White is a physical specimen who moves with explosiveness and control. Always around the ball, he shows good range in coverage, and he won't have to come off the field much in passing situations. White had 123 tackles (tied for 23rd nationwide), including 12 for loss, while forcing three fumbles. You see some of the Vikings' Eric Kendricks in him.
4. Jeffery Simmons, DT, Mississippi State*
Grade: 93 | Height: 6-foot-4 | Weight: 300 | Previous: 4
Simmons plays with a natural leverage at the line. He has above-average awareness, good range and more strength than his frame would suggest, but he certainly can improve his hand usage. The junior had 17 TFL this season. He fits best in a one-gap-heavy scheme and plays a lot of snaps. There is some character history here, though, that teams will take into account.
5. Josh Allen, OLB, Kentucky
Grade: 93 | Height: 6-foot-5 | Weight: 260 | Previous: 10
A versatile linebacker with the ability to play on the inside or the outside, regardless of the front, Allen has outstanding range as a run defender with above-average closing speed. He does, however, need to work on his change-of-direction skills in coverage. The former high school wide receiver finished with 21.5 TFL (tied for sixth in the nation), 17 sacks (second) and five forced fumbles (tied for second) this season, along with four passes broken up and seven QB hurries. He was an absolute beast for the Wildcats, and he will continue to cover box scores at the next level.
6. Rashan Gary, DE, Michigan*
Grade: 93 | Height: 6-foot-5 | Weight: 283 | Previous: 6
A powerful run defender and edge setter, Gary has an outstanding combination of size and athleticism that will fit any scheme: explosive, sudden and a nightmare to block. His closing burst, high motor and natural instincts helped him to 3.5 sacks and 7.5 tackles for loss in nine games. He missed three consecutive games earlier in the season with a shoulder injury, but he was productive in his return.
7. Ed Oliver, DT, Houston*
Grade: 92 | Height: 6-foot-3 | Weight: 292 | Previous: 9
Oliver missed four consecutive Cougars games with a knee injury and had an explosive exchange with coach Major Applewhite on the sideline in mid-November before returning at the end of the regular season. But on the field, you don't want to have to block this guy. He bursts out of his stance, has elite initial quickness and is totally disruptive and usually unblockable one-on-one. Oliver has great range and always plays hard. He had 54 tackles, including 14.5 for loss and three sacks, in eight games.
8. Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson*
Grade: 92 | Height: 6-foot-4 | Weight: 310 | Previous: 16
At his best in a 3-technique role, Wilkins is scheme-versatile and has experience playing inside and outside -- and he wreaks havoc either way. He has great foot speed, and when he doesn't get home, he gets his hands in passing lanes. Wilkins brought a high motor and excellent awareness to a talented Clemson defensive line, and he projects as a three-down starter in the NFL. With Clemson this season, he had 15 TFL, six sacks, a forced fumble ... and a pair of rushing touchdowns.
9. Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson*
Grade: 92 | Height: 6-foot-5 | Weight: 265 | Previous: 7
Ferrell has very good, if not elite, physical tools. He grades out as an every-down NFL starter, though he could be used as a 3-4 outside linebacker or a 4-3 defensive end. His hands aren't overly violent at the line, but they are quick and active. In 13 games, his quick first step helped him to 19.5 TFL (tied for 10th in the country) and 11.5 sacks (tied for sixth).
10. Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State*
Grade: 91 | Height: 6-foot-3 | Weight: 220 | Previous: 11
Haskins has impressive natural touch and anticipation as a passer, in addition to a high-level arm to drive the ball down the field with accuracy. Based solely on his physical tools, the bar is really high for the Ohio State starter, despite a limited college career. He has the talent to be the first QB off the board. The numbers were eye-popping for the third-year sophomore: 50 passing touchdowns, just eight interceptions, more than 4,800 passing yards and a 70.0 completion percentage.
11. Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma*
Grade: 91 | Height: 5-foot-9 | Weight: 168 | Previous: 25
Brown is a burner, and though he lacks ideal size, he has the ability to win vertically and create chunk yardage after the catch. Brown also has soft hands and can pluck the ball away from his body, even while he's in fifth gear. He will get pushed around a bit at times by bigger press-man corners, but he is a savvy route runner and explodes from the line of scrimmage. Averaging 17.6 yards per catch, Brown had 10 touchdowns and 1,318 yards this season for the Sooners.
12. Greedy Williams, CB, LSU*
Grade: 91 | Height: 6-foot-3 | Weight: 184 | Previous: 5
A tall corner with long arms and at his best in press-man coverage, he has great quickness and is smooth for a player with his length. Williams can bait quarterbacks into mistakes, and then he has the closing speed to take advantage; he had two interceptions and nine passes broken up this season for the Tigers. He looks like a play-right-away type when he gets to the next level.
13. Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama*
Grade: 90 | Height: 6-foot-5 | Weight: 301 | Previous: 12
An immediate starter in Tuscaloosa, Williams progressed as you might expect, going from starter at right tackle and then to left, and he now is squarely on the radar of NFL scouts. After a bad year for offensive tackles in the 2018 draft, Williams could be part of a rebound in 2019. He handles speed off the edge extremely well and is quick out of his stance, but he occasionally fails to finish.
14. Montez Sweat, DE, Mississippi State
Grade: 90 | Height: 6-foot-6 | Weight: 252 | Previous: 21
Excellent takeoff quickness and flexibility make Sweat a handful for offensive tackles, who are frequently off-balance while trying to slow him down. He has good range against the run, but he struggles if you run right at him. His elite speed and strong change-of-direction skills off the edge produced 11.5 sacks (tied for sixth in the nation), 14 TFL and seven QB hurries this season for the Bulldogs. Sweat performed very well in Mobile, Alabama, during the Senior Bowl practices, helping lift his draft stock even more.
15. Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida*
Grade: 90 | Height: 6-foot-5 | Weight: 328 | Previous: 23
Taylor lacks length but shows quickness, often riding faster rushers past the quarterback if he's able to get his hands on them. He still needs to work on his angles and play with better body control when coming to the second level, but there is pop in his game. He has the athletic ability to develop into a strong zone blocker.
16. T.J. Hockenson, TE, Iowa*
Grade: 90 | Height: 6-foot-5 | Weight: 250 | Previous: NR
The first of two Iowa tight ends in my Top 32, Hockenson's versatility and talent are obvious. And man, he's a tough kid. He is a two-way tight end, which means he can play the Y and F. Even though teammate Noah Fant is slightly faster, Hockenson has great size and strength to go with his speed and athletic ability. He caught 49 balls for 760 yards and six scores this season.
17. D.K. Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss*
Grade: 90 | Height: 6-foot-4 | Weight: 230 | Previous: NR
Metcalf is a big, vertical receiver. He underwent neck surgery Oct. 20 but was cleared in January for all football activity without limitations. Before his injury, Metcalf was off to a big start to the season, hauling in 26 catches for 569 yards and scoring five touchdowns. His teammate A.J. Brown will also be a high-end receiver prospect in April.
18. Devin Bush, OLB, Michigan*
Grade: 90 | Height: 5-foot-11 | Weight: 233 | Previous: 8
Bush has good instincts as a pass-rusher, displaying patience and good closing speed when he gets a line to the quarterback. He shows good range and quickness as well as decent tackling ability. However, he is undersized, and he struggles to disengage when a blocker gets into his pads. He has the potential to be a three-down starter in the NFL. In 12 games, he recorded 79 tackles, including nine for loss and five sacks.
19. Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson
Grade: 90 | Height: 6-foot-5 | Weight: 340 | Previous: 13
Lawrence has remarkable agility and athleticism for his size, giving him great range for a run defender. He needs to be better about pad level, but single blockers can't move him at all. His power is overwhelming, and he looked more fluid this season after dealing with an injury in 2017. He recorded 7.5 TFL on one of the best lines in the country, and there's a lot of talent here. He was suspended for both College Football Playoff games for failing a drug test with trace amounts of a banned substance, but it should not affect his draft status.
20. Jachai Polite, OLB, Florida*
Grade: 89 | Height: 6-foot-2 | Weight: 242 | Previous: 17
Polite is a top-tier talent. With fantastic speed and athleticism, he is a force off the edge. Polite is slippery and displays good instincts as a playmaker. In 13 games for the Gators, Polite had 11 sacks (eighth in the nation), 17.5 TFL and six forced fumbles (first).
21. Deandre Baker, CB, Georgia
Grade: 89 | Height: 5-foot-11 | Weight: 185 | Previous: 15
An instinctive corner, Baker does a good job of reading receivers' routes in man coverage and is excellent in dealing with route combinations. Although not big, he contains well and has no fear mixing it up in run support. Extremely experienced, Baker had a pair of interceptions this season with 82 return yards, and he broke up 10 passes.
22. Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma*
Grade: 88 | Height: 5-foot-10 | Weight: 195 | Previous: 24
Sure, he has limited experience (only 14 starts), and there's still that whole might-go-play-baseball thing, but Murray is an exceptional athlete. I think he is the most athletic quarterback prospect since Michael Vick in terms of quickness and speed. He possesses a quick trigger and good arm strength, and he can process the play extremely quickly. His style fits today's NFL -- think Kansas City's offense -- but his size leaves a lot of questions, including whether he can stay healthy. He threw for 4,361 yards, 42 touchdowns and only seven interceptions (and added another 1,001 yards and 12 scores on the ground) this season for the Sooners, culminating with a Heisman Trophy.
23. Josh Jacobs, RB, Alabama*
Grade: 88 | Height: 5-foot-10 | Weight: 216 | Previous: NR
Jacobs is an explosive, powerful runner with prototypical bulk and excellent contact balance. He'll lower his shoulders and explode through contact, running violently and rarely going down easily. He shows good burst through the hole but lacks ideal lateral-cutting ability when going full speed. I like his instincts and power as a short-yardage runner, and he can be a tough blocker. He finished his three-year college career with just 271 offensive touches, but he has the traits to develop into a difference-maker in the NFL. He finished 2018 with 15 total touchdowns, 120 carries for 640 yards and 20 catches for 247 yards.
24. Irv Smith Jr., TE, Alabama*
Grade: 87 | Height: 6-foot-4 | Weight: 241 | Previous: 29
Smith was a big part of the Crimson Tide's electric offense this season. Smith had 44 receptions for 710 yards and seven touchdowns. He wasn't on the radar in the preseason, but he has a lot of speed and athleticism for a big tight end. He had catches of 76, 68, 47 and 42 yards this season, displaying ability to create after the catch. Smith has average size, but he improved throughout the season as a blocker. He can be a tough matchup, especially when in multiple-tight-end sets.
25. Oshane Ximines, DE, Old Dominion
Grade: 86 | Height: 6-foot-4 | Weight: 255 | Previous: NR
Ximines is a tall, somewhat lean edge rusher with some shock in his hands. He had a really good Senior Bowl week, as he and Sweat were the best two edge rushers in Mobile and stood out with their upper-body power. Ximines has some technique to refine, but he has more power than his frame indicates. He finished the 2018 season with 18.5 TFL (tied for 15th in the country), 12 sacks, 14 QB hurries and four forced fumbles.
26. Cody Ford, OT, Oklahoma*
Grade: 86 | Height: 6-foot-4 | Weight: 338 | Previous: 14
Ford is a nasty finisher on a good Sooners offensive line. He is a big, strong tone-setter up front, and he had a great season for Bill Bedenbaugh's OL unit. I think he could move from tackle to guard at the next level.
27. Johnathan Abram, S, Mississippi State
Grade: 86 | Height: 6-foot | Weight: 215 | Previous: 28
A hard-hitting strong safety with a very good size-speed combination, Abram can intimidate the opposition. He is a powerful finisher with an explosive closing burst, and he flies to the line of scrimmage in run support. Abram holds up well in the deep-half zone and is very quick. He had 99 tackles -- including nine for loss -- and two interceptions this season. However, he failed his physical at the Senior Bowl. He will be medically checked at the combine and again at medical rechecks in early April, but teams will keep an eye on it.
28. Noah Fant, TE, Iowa*
Grade: 85 | Height: 6-foot-5 | Weight: 241 | Previous: 27
He has the burst to separate regularly from linebackers, and his size creates matchup problems for defensive backs. Fant also has the speed to stretch the field and the quickness to threaten after the catch. He has great body control and is a natural pass-catcher, but his blocking needs work. He lacks the strength to be effective as an in-line blocker, but he does have the frame and quickness to develop into an adequate space blocker. Fant had 39 catches for 519 yards and seven touchdowns in 12 games before forgoing the Outback Bowl.
29. Trayvon Mullen, CB, Clemson*
Grade: 85 | Height: 6-foot-1 | Weight: 195 | Previous: NR
Mullen is tall, long and lean. It was a bit of a surprise that he left school early, but he is certainly talented. He had three interceptions in 2017 but then had just one this past season. He recorded 36 tackles and a pair of sacks and broke up three passes in 2018.
30. Garrett Bradbury, C, NC State
Grade: 85 | Height: 6-foot-3 | Weight: 304 | Previous: NR
Bradbury will likely end up being a Day 2 pick, but he joins the Top 32 because he's a steady player with very little downside. He needs to improve his strength at the point of attack, but he's really quick and athletic. Bradbury also has the football intelligence that you look for in a center. I think he is best suited for an offense with a zone-blocking-heavy scheme.
31. Deebo Samuel, WR, South Carolina
Grade: 85 | Height: 5-foot-11 | Weight: 216 | Previous: NR
Samuel was a big riser during Senior Bowl week, showing the ability to separate quickly and get vertical when necessary, especially in the red zone. He is electric with the ball in his hands, too; there's a noticeable second gear, and he flashes the ability to run away from pursuit when he gets a crease. He could have a long career as a high-level NFL starter if he stays motivated. He caught 62 balls for 882 yards and 11 touchdowns this season for the Gamecocks.
32. Drew Lock, QB, Missouri
Grade: 85 | Height: 6-foot-4 | Weight: 223 | Previous: NR
Lock was one of the better quarterbacks during Senior Bowl week, showcasing a strong arm. He needs to get a little more consistent with anticipatory accuracy and decision-making, and he needs work on touch throws and when throwing on the move, but his trajectory and ball placement on the deep ball are outstanding. His 9-inch hands will be a concern when it comes to ball security, pump fakes and handling poor weather. At Mizzou in 2018, Lock completed 62.9 percent of his passes for 3,498 yards, 28 touchdowns and eight interceptions, and he added another 175 yards and six scores on the ground.